Clinical Science - Neuroscience

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The Position

A healthier future. It’s what drives us to innovate. To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come. Creating a world where we all have more time with the people we love. That’s what makes us Roche.

In Roche’s Pharmaceutical Research and Early Development organization (pRED ), we make transformative medicines for patients to tackle some of the world’s toughest unmet healthcare needs. At pRED, we are united by our mission to transform science into medicine. Together, we create a culture defined by curiosity, responsibility and humility, where our talented people are empowered and inspired to bring forward extraordinary life-changing innovation at speed.

Neuroscience & Rare Diseases represent a major focus area where we are committed to realizing our long-term vision of changing lives of patients with severe brain disorders. Our preclinical research and early clinical development activities center around large and rare indications. With unparalleled strengths across diverse disciplines, Roche is uniquely positioned to lead in transforming science into medicines for patients with disorders of the nervous system.

The Opportunity

We are looking for highly motivated, creative, collaborative and innovative colleagues to support clinical development in a Clinical Scientist role.

The position supports the overall planning, evaluation and documentation for assigned global Phases 0-2 studies focused on Neuroscience and Rare diseases, in close cooperation with other functions including Clinical Operations and Medical Directors. Experience with the design and conduct of clinical research studies is essential for the role. A track record in neuroscience indications is desired, such as neuroimmunology, movement disorders, dementias, neurodevelopment, and rare neurological diseases. Strong quantitative and methodological skills are essential.

• You should bring a positive, energetic, creative and solution-seeking mindset and proactively contribute to interdisciplinary clinical project teams. The values of integrity, passion, courage, scientific curiosity, humility and responsibility, are important for success in the role.

• Your activities will include the development and writing of study documentation including protocols, informed consent forms, clinical study reports, as well as clinical science input for study-specific operational and regulatory documents.

• You will be responsible for ongoing monitoring of clinical activities and study conduct, coordination of data collection, data cleaning and review, analysis, and interpretation as well as preparation and presentation of results for informed decision-making.

• You participate in study management as a clinical science representative to ensure trial deliverables are met according to timelines, budget, quality standards and operational procedures, within a global multidisciplinary cross-functional Study Management Team (SMT)

• You will provide training and science input to operation colleagues and study site staff, as agreed with clinical operations.

• You will monitor study progress regularly to identify any problems or issues that could affect the results or completion of the study; you will investigate and employ problem-solving strategies.

• You will collaborate with internal experts, leading academics, and external industry-based authorities and providers regarding experimental medicine and translational medicine studies

• You will stay at the forefront of scientific and technical excellence by collaborating with the scientific community, contributing to presenting and publishing high-quality scientific abstracts, posters, articles and participating in key conferences

• You will contribute to experimental medicine studies and/or projects in collaboration with internal or external Partners

Who you are

• You hold a doctoral degree in a relevant scientific field (e.g., Neuroscience, Pharmacology, Psychology) and have 3-5 years of experience in drug development and clinical trials methodology and execution, preferably in Phase 0-2.

• You possess a track record of impactful scientific research and can acquire knowledge in different disease indications and therapeutic areas.

• You can collaborate and thrive in a matrix environment, interacting with various individuals both outside (e.g., investigators, partners, KOLs) and inside the company (e.g., regulatory affairs, biostatistics, clinical pharmacology, project management).

• You are experienced with clinical data review, analysis, interpretation, and reporting, and have excellent analytical and quantitative skills. Advanced data analysis skills (e.g., SPSS, R, Python) are a plus.

• You are familiar with ICH-GCP regulation and regulatory guidance documents about clinical trials.

• You possess strong project management skills and the ability to prioritize tasks in a dynamic environment. You have the capacity and willingness to disseminate scientific output related to clinical trial results

• You have excellent written and oral communication skills in English, and strong communication skills to interact in a cross-functional matrix, representing science in study management teams, project teams, and across the whole organization.

Unwavering focus, collaborative teamwork and exceptional delivery are key behaviours that drive our mission of doing now what patients need next. Together, we can be transformative.

If you are passionate about contributing to a committed team and have the dedication to partnership and innovation, Roche is the place for you! Every role at Roche plays a part in making a difference in patients’ lives. Apply now and join us in making an impact!

Who we are

At Roche, more than 100,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.

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Besides extensive development and training opportunities, we offer flexible working options, 18 weeks of maternity leave and 10 weeks of gender independent partnership leave. Our employees also benefit from multiple services on site such as child-care facilities, medical services, restaurants and cafeterias, as well as various employee events.

We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion, and strive to identify and create opportunities that enable all people to bring their unique selves to Roche.